UIndy的应用社会学文学硕士课程为学生提供当今瞬息万变的世界所需的批判性思维和研究技能。它强调社会科学研究在解决当代社会问题中的实际应用，并帮助学生发展可在各种组织中使用的技能。我们的课程还为博士课程提供了坚实的基础。尽管我们之间存在分歧，但大多数人都有共同的愿望-与他人相处，得到平等对待并拥有充实的生活。作为一名社会学专业的学生，​​您将使用科学的方法研究社会和社会群体，了解我们如何相互联系以及如何使人们的生活更好。通过发展强大的研究和评估技能，无论是在营利性领域还是非营利性领域中，您都将为大多数类型
As a sociology major, you will use scientific methods to study societies and social groups, uncovering how we relate to one another and how we can make peoples lives better. By developing strong research and evaluation skills, you'll be prepared for most any kind of community leadership or applied research and evaluation position, whether in the for-profit or nonprofit realm. UIndy's Master of Arts in Applied Sociology program provides students with the critical thinking and research skills needed in today's ever changing world. It emphasizes the practical application of social science research in solving contemporary social problems, and helps students develop skills that can be used in a variety of organizations. Our program also provides strong foundation work for PhD programs.<br><br>ADVANTAGES<br>UIndy sociology majors and minors, and criminal justice majors can follow a 4 plus 1 program (four years for the bachelor's degree and one for the master's degree)<br>Faculty have expertise in many areas that reflect the breadth of the discipline such as the family, crime, urban renewal, social class, racial and ethnic relations, gender relations, inequality, poverty, education, work, and organizations<br>Cross cultural comparative studies<br>Small classes and individualized instruction<br>Flexible class scheduling and evening courses<br>Practicum opportunities (field placement)